Preview: Panthers vs. Canadiens, 7 p.m., Saturday

Teams will play at BB&T Center

March 28, 2014|By Steve Gorten, Sun Sentinel

Canadiens at Panthers

When/where: 7 p.m., BB&T Center, Sunrise

TV: FS-F Radio: WQAM 560-AM

Scouting report: The Panthers close a three-game homestand with their fourth matchup against the Canadiens, who they've beaten twice this season. The Canadiens sat third in the Eastern Conference and second in the Atlantic Division (42-26-7) after Thursday's win against the Red Wings. Reigning Norris Trophy winner P.K. Subban (10 goals, 42 assists) and forward Max Pacioretty (33 goals, 18 assists) lead the team in points. G Carey Price is 31-18-5 with a 2.39 GAA and .924 save pct. …G Dan Ellis will make his first home start for the Panthers in place of injured Roberto Luongo. …D Erik Gudbranson logged 19:08 of ice time, with three hits and three blocked shots Thursday in his first game back from injury. …The Panthers, ranked last in the NHL in penalty killing (74.7 percent), didn't allow a power-play goal Thursday against the Hurricanes for the first time in the past 10 games.